Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan was sought to be implicated in the Bofors scandal by a planted story linking his name to a secret Swiss account for kickbacks from the Swedish arms giant as part of a "vicious campaign", says journalist Chitra Subramaniam. ....

As the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) intensified its protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), on Monday slammed the Muslim body for its warning of a "Shaheen Bagh-like protest," calling it an attempt to divide people. ....

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the United Nations and other international organisations becoming irrelevant amid rising global conflicts. ....

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a heated exchange of words between the treasury and opposition benches, over the disbursal of funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to Trinamool Congress-ruled West Bengal. ....

A trade deal between India and the US would likely take some time but will materialise by the fall 2025, according to a Morgan Stanley report released on Tuesday. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday sent birthday greetings to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah. ....

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday extended their best wishes on the occasion of International Women's Day, praising the achievements and contributions of women across various sectors. ....

The Indian Navy on Saturday lauded two women officers from the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition for their remarkable courage in sailing through the challenging waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant milestone in women's empowerment within the armed forces. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his three-day visit to Gujarat, visited Vantara – a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre in Jamnagar. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Christian Stocker on being sworn in as Austria's new Federal Chancellor and expressed his eagerness to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. ....

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to eliminating drug trafficking, announcing that 29 drug traffickers have been convicted in 12 different cases across the country. ....

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) marks the biggest failure of the Nehru government and the foreign policy of the late Prime Minister. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as a monumental event that has not only strengthened India's spiritual legacy but has also set a new benchmark in management, planning, and policy-making. ....

BJP leader Yogi Adityanath created history as he became the first Chief Minister to visit the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj several times. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Uttarakhand's emergence as a formidable sporting force in the country and emphasised India's rapid strides toward becoming a global sporting powerhouse. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday encouraged students appearing for board exams to stay positive and stress-free while highlighting how his flagship event, 'Pariksha Pe Charcha,' is helping young minds prepare for their exams with confidence. ....

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Ministry of External Affairs to take remedial steps to stop “atrocities, violence and state-sponsored genocide/persecutions of Hindus minority in Bangladesh. ....

The sacred banks of Triveni Sangam continue to witness a massive influx of devotees as the grand Maha Kumbh 2025 progresses in Prayagraj. ....

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent remark calling the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj the 'Mrityu Kumbh (Death Kumbh)' has sparked outrage across political parties, with several leaders condemning her statement and demanding an apology. ....

The enhanced strategic partnership between India and Qatar sets the stage for deeper economic cooperation, paving the way for increased trade and investment flows between the two nations, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Wednesday. ....